Problem: Hydrochloric acid, HCl, is a molecular compound that is a strong electrolyte. Write the chemical reaction of HCl with water.

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  • Recall that strong electrolytes are electrolytes that completely dissociates in the solution. 
  • Strong acids and bases like HBr and NaOH are considered as strong electrolytes
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Hydrochloric acid, HCl, is a molecular compound that is a strong electrolyte. Write the chemical reaction of HCl with water.

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